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Latitude: 51.915 / 51°54'54"N
Longitude: -0.6591 / 0°39'32"W
OS Eastings: 492327
OS Northings: 224903
OS Grid: SP923249
Mapcode National: GBR F33.VKG
Mapcode Global: VHFR9.J4F8
Plus Code: 9C3XW88R+29
Entry Name: Public Library
Listing Date: 1 May 1975
Grade: II
Source: Historic England
Source ID: 1321416
English Heritage Legacy ID: 35658
Also known as: Leighton Institute
ID on this website: 101321416
Location: Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, LU7
County: Central Bedfordshire
Civil Parish: Leighton-Linslade
Built-Up Area: Leighton Buzzard
Traditional County: Bedfordshire
Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Bedfordshire
Church of England Parish: Leighton Buzzard
Church of England Diocese: St.Albans
Tagged with: Library building
LAKE STREET
1.
5125
(West Side)
LEIGHTON BUZZARD
Public Library
SP 9224 NW 2/226
II GV
2.
Formerly the Leighton Institute. Date 1845 on Neoclassical stucco pedimented
front with tetrastyle Greek Ionic pseudo portia. Welsh slated roof. Single
storey on plinth. 3 sash windows with glazing bars, pair of 6 panelled doors.
Nos 26 to 30 (even) form a group with the Public Library.
Listing NGR: SP9232724903
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